Benefits of Juicing Leafy Greens

Some individuals like to fuel their body quickly because of time restrictions or who just want something simple before heading out the door to start their day. This option  can be fresh squeezed juice.

Also, people sometimes like to make their own through a special juicer they may have purchased or rely on grabbing a special blend at a local gym who offers healthy juices or at a nearby juice bar.

At one time, juicing was all the rage and it is still quite popular. Its popularity is because its an easy way to get vital nutrients into the body quickly. But, if you are not careful, you could have this daily habit and doing it all WRONG.

Downsides of Juicing

From a personal standpoint, years ago, I had the mindset of juicing with LOTS of fruits and less leafy green vegetables.  Today, my thought process is quite the opposite.

First off, I was consuming way too much of my prepared juice which was full of fructose (naturally occurring sugar found in fruit.) If this is a habit you do most days of the week, it can cause your body to store excess calories without you being conscious of it which was the case with me.

Secondly, the thing about juicing is the process itself, extracts beneficial fiber which helps to keep you satiated. Without the presence of it in your finished juice, you most likely wont be full from drinking it.

The Benefits of Juicing with Leafy Green Vegetables

When juicing with mostly green leafy vegetables you get many health benefits without raising your blood sugar and you will also have the benefit of obtaining a boost of energy when consuming.

Juicing green vegetables also is full of vitamins and minerals which is important for good health.

Green vegetables when juicing alone, to me still needs a hint of sweetness to make it more palatable, but there is no need to get heavy handed with fruit to get the job done.

Here is a simple, low sugar green juice that will be nourishing and simply delicious. I tried this juice this past weekend ( I subbed the kale for baby spinach) and it was a hit! ​

The recipe is from Joe Cross who is a wellness advocate and is better known for the documentary film. "Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead." By the way the film has some great insights.

Low Sugar Green Juice

If juicing green vegetables is something you want to give a try or revisit, just know you don't have to use a fancy juicer.

When I did the below pictures featured here for low sugar green juice, I used my Vitamix blender to blend my ingredients  and poured into a nut bag, squeezing out the juice. This bag is used commonly to make homemade plant based milk, but works pretty good also for making fresh squeezed juice. . You can do this same process with a regular blender for similar results.

The upside to using a nut bag is it excretes way more juice than a physical juicer from my past experience. Also, the cleanup is a lot quicker! I got my bag on Amazon with this brand if you want to try this method of making green juice. The bonus is that you will grab two good sized bags you can use for another purpose such as cold brew coffee method (previous post or to make plant based milk)

Nut Bags for Juicing


Juicing with leafy green vegetables is a great way to get nutrients in the body quickly, but eating whole vegetables is always best. So, as with most things when it comes to nutrition, moderation is key.
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Chef Vanessa